Mint Par of Exchange

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MINT PAR OF EXCHANGE

The mechanism for establishing exchange rates between currencies under the Gold standard was called the Mint Par of Exchange.

Flexible exchange rate


self-adjusting mechanism operates to eliminate external disequilibrium by change in foreign exchange rate

Fixed exchange rate


self-adjusting mechanism operates through the change in money supply, domestic interest rate and domestic price

Flexible exchange rate


depreciation or appreciation of a currency is determined by the market forces speculation in foreign exchange market is common

Fixed exchange rate


devaluation or revaluation of a currency is determined by the government speculation occurs when there is rumour about the change in government policy

Comparison between Flexible and Fixed Exchange Rate Systems


Flexible exchange rate exchange rate is determined by demand for and supply of foreign currency Fixed exchange rate the government fixes the foreign exchange rate by buying and selling of foreign exchange

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